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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,737.69, 1,012,283.76 and 242,498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,737.69, 1,012,283.76 and 242,498.78 is: 363,811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,737.69 : 1,012,283.76 = 242,498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,737.69/1,012,283.76 = 242,498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,737.69x = 1,012,283.76 × 242,498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,737.69x = 245,477,571,752.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,477,571,752.39/674,737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,811.86

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